What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Executive - Professional Services position at Interstates, Inc.?
Overview:
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
Benefits:
Quality & Financial Oversight:
Experience: 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Preferred: experience in technical project management role/knowledge and utilization of AGILE methodology. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is preferred.
Travel: This position can be based out of either our Sioux Center, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, or Omaha, NE Offices. Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Up to 35% may be expected.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Professional Services Project Executive to join our dynamic Project Management team. In this pivotal role, you will provide leadership and oversight across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless project execution. You will collaborate closely with our Project Management Team to establish the best practices, standardize processes, and drive accountability, all while promoting a culture of collaboration and efficiency. Your leadership will guide the team in minimizing risks, aligning projects with business objectives, and ensuring both successful completion and optimal financial outcomes. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-quality results, we’d love to have you on our team.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Who doesn't want to retire early?
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Multiple plans to choose between
- PTO
- We encourage our employees to take vacation...And when you take it, to log off and enjoy. Work life balance matters.
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Incentives
- Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We prioritize the work you put in for our team.
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Advancement Opportunities
- We provide onsite Career Coaching. Where do you want to be in the next few years? That matters to our team!
At Interstates, our success starts with yours.
Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $135K - $165K benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Responsibilities:
Project Ownership:
- Oversee the selection, prioritization, and monitoring of projects to ensure they align with the business’s strategic objectives.
- Own the Project Methodology for Professional services, alignment across Professional Services Teams (Operational Technology, Programming, Analytics, Design Services)
- Encourage, support, and promote continuous Improvement and innovation within the PM team.
- Ensure that project workload is managed efficiently, with clear timelines, budget allocations, and resource plans.
- Serve as a senior experienced project management mentor.
- Provide guidance for complex projects and challenging professional scenarios.
- Participating in the monthly project performance and audit reviews
Quality & Financial Oversight:
- Ensure that projects adhere to quality standards and meet client expectations by monitoring project deliverables and outcomes.
- The Professional Services Project Executive assures the PM delivery team adopts and adheres to a standard project management methodology set by the PM Homebase
- Monitor project performance and ensure that project management systems are utilized effectively to ensure that project health is maintained.
- Oversee project budgets to ensure financial health and profitability.
- Work with leadership to forecast and track financial performance against budgets.
- A deep understanding of relevant industry standards but also strong leadership and governance skills to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in Computer Studies or some branch of Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.) or associate’s degree (A.A., A.S.) from a two-year community college or technical school with an emphasis in Computer Studies or Instrumentation and Controls preferred.
Experience: 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Preferred: experience in technical project management role/knowledge and utilization of AGILE methodology. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is preferred.
Travel: This position can be based out of either our Sioux Center, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, or Omaha, NE Offices. Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Up to 35% may be expected.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000
